Statements Before the Belgium Match from National Football Team Head Coach Sergen Yalçın

National Football Team Head Coach Sergen Yalçın stated in his remarks prior to the UEFA Nations League A Group 1 matchday 5 fixture against Belgium in İzmir that they have based all their plans on winning.

Sergen Yalçın emphasized that taking three points against Belgium is mandatory to remain in the group and keep playoff chances alive. Expressing the excitement of taking charge of the national team for the first time at the stadium where he won a cup with Beşiktaş, Yalçın noted that they made minor touches to the team in a short period of time.

Providing details about the squad situation, the head coach announced that Enes will start the match in the forward position, while Zeki can get 20-30 minutes of playing time. Stating that Kenan will not be able to play and Aral is not ready yet, Yalçın noted that Arda Okan Kurtulan could not be included in the squad because citizenship and national team selection procedures have not been completed. He also shared the information that İrfan Can Kahveci could be evaluated in subsequent camps.